Mechanical Engineer - Engine Performance

RFA Engineering•Lafayette, IN

71d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Spark Ignited Gas Engine Performance team, the successful candidate will be working to develop engine systems for use in applications such as Electric Power, Gas Compression, Marine, Petroleum and other Spark Ignited applications. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the engine system meets program requirements with respect to performance and controls, emissions and software. They will be required to use simulation, analysis, and engineering judgment to meet program deliverables. This position will be on-site at our customer's facility located in Lafayette, IN.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
Experience in performance development of internal combustion engines.
Experience in the simulation/modeling/analysis of internal combustion engines or sub-systems
Must be a self-starter, good communication skills, able to thrive in a collaborative environment
Must have a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Engine Development or Power Systems
Experience with GT Power Modeling or similar software
Experience with thermodynamic system simulation/modeling/analysis
Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude through work experience or hobbies
Hands on experience with internal combustion engines.

Responsibilities

Responsible for engine performance requirements development
Engine performance calibration, mapping, and validation
Reporting at Design reviews, and project status reports to leadership.
Support of product validation in a test cell and/or field environment
Combustion and system level simulation using GT-Power
Coordinate with controls experts, aftertreatment specialists, design engineers, program managers, and others in a development and validation environment.